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Game Day Preview: KGN vs HAM

January 21, 2022 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kingston Frontenacs News Release


The Kingston Frontenacs (17-9-3-0) are back at the Leon's Centre for a 7:00 pm faceoff against the East Division-leading Hamilton Bulldogs (18-9-2-2) in the first of three games in a three-day stretch. Kingston is tied for second in the Division with Oshawa, three points back of tonight's opponent.

Hamilton beat Kingston in the last matchup on January 16 by a heavy 8-1 score; however, the Fronts are 2-1-0-0 against Hamilton in the season series and have played two fewer games. Coach Luca Caputi's group needs to take advantage of their games in hand and keep pace with the East Division leader. Both teams have a 6-4-0-0 record in the last 10 games. However, the Bulldogs are coming in with consecutive wins over Niagara (6-2) and versus the Frontenacs (8-1). In contrast, the Fronts have struggled with four consecutive losses.

Kingston lost 4-2 To Oshawa last Tuesday. Caputi's group looks to get back to the solid team defensive play that served them well before the unfortunate break, with the team playing just four games entering tonight's action since December 12. It can be tough to get consistency in your game under those circumstances, but Kingston needs to find the consistent team game that saw them on an eight-game winning streak up to that December 12 date.

Bulldogs forward, Logan Morrison leads the team in points (12th in OHL) and enters on an eight-game point streak (9G, 7A), with goals in eight straight as well. Hamilton's first-rounder in 2018 had a goal and an assist in the 8-1 win over Kingston last week. Additionally, Shane Wright's World Junior teammate Mason McTavish had three points (2G,1A) matched by Avery Hayes.

It was a close affair in the first period as the Bulldogs left with a 2-1 lead after twenty minutes before the Dogs would score six straight to finish the game. Hamilton scored just 47 seconds into the game, setting up a chasing situation for Kingston.

Both teams average 11 minutes per game in penalties taken, so special teams' play will be a crucial battle to win or remain even. Kingston's number one power-play needs to take advantage of the 7th ranked penalty kill given opportunities. The Fronts went 0 for 5 in the last loss to Oshawa.

Special Teams

PowerPlay

KGN - 27.1% - 1st Eastern Conf

HAM - 24.8% - 5thEastern Conf

Penalty Kill

KGN - 78% - 4thEastrn Conf

HASM - 76.2% - 7th Eastern Conf

Team Stat Pack - GP (29)

(17-9-3-0) 37 pts

Tied 2nd East Div (HAM-40)

Tied 4th Eastern Conf (MISS -50) - Kingston has played five fewer games than MISS

.638 Winning percentage 2nd in East Div and 3rd in Eastern Conf

Leaders (Top/3)

Goals - Frasca (20), Edmonds, (18), Chromiak, Arcuri (14)

Assists - Edmonds (36), Chromiak (23), Wright, Arcuri (19)

Points - Edmonds (54), Frasca (38), Chromiak (37)

PIMs - Haché (40), Poole (31), Budnick (29)

Shots- Edmonds (138), Chromiak (108), Wright (96)

Powerplay Points - Edmonds (19), Chromiak (15), Wright (13)

Rookie Points - Ludwinski (19), Soto (17), Thibodeau (8)

Defence Points - Murray, Peric (18), Belanger (7), Budnick (6),

Plus/Minus - Frasca (+15), Murray (+14), Edmonds (+13)

On The Front

The Frontenacs play two of three games at home this weekend. The next home game against the Niagara IceDogs is tomorrow, January 22, for a 7:00 pm puck drop.

Kingston will hit the road for the third game in three days on Sunday, January 23, heading to Tribute Communities Centre, taking on the Oshawa Generals at 6:05 pm.

Listen to all the action on 104.3 Fresh Radio with Frontenacs play-by-play voice Jim Gilchrist. Fans can also follow along with team social media channels at Twitter, Facebook and IG for updates.

Fans can also catch the action on CHL TV/OHL Live and YourTV.

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